PlainZIP

Kensington, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66951

Smith County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

764
2/sq mi
$66,875
Median income
$96,900
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kensington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66951 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kensington, Smith County, Kansas, home to just 764 residents across 424.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66951 reports a modest median household income of $66,875 (7% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $36,624. Local economic indicators show a 8.3% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $96,900 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $863 a month; 78.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Smith County, letting you compare 66951 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kensington, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66951.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66951, Kensington, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

764

Population

424.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66951?

47.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,875

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$36,624

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 66951 ranks nationally

Kensington, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,875 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

499

Total Housing Units

407

Occupied Units

92

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$96,900

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 66951, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,372,000.

23

Businesses

110

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 30.4%
Retail trade 4 17.4%
Construction 3 13.0%
Finance and insurance 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66951 vs 67621 →

ZIP 66951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66951 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
67621 Agra, KS 393 5.7 mi
66932 Athol, KS 157 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Smith County

66967 standard
Smith Center, KS
Pop: 2,096
66952 standard
Lebanon, KS
Pop: 499
67638 standard
Gaylord, KS
Pop: 230
66932 standard
Athol, KS
Pop: 157
67628 standard
Cedar, KS
Pop: 78

Related Areas

Smith County Kensington, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66951 in? ▼
ZIP code 66951 (Kensington) is located in Smith County, Kansas. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66951? ▼
ZIP code 66951 in Kensington, KS has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66951 is $66,875, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66951 is $96,900, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66951 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66951? ▼
ZIP code 66951 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66951? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66951 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66951? ▼
In ZIP code 66951, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66951? ▼
In ZIP code 66951, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66951 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.